Mabel Oestrich

Mabel Caroline Oestrich of West Hempstead, NY, died Thursday, August 9, 2012 at the Franklin General Hospital, Franklin Square, NY. She was 92.

The daughter of the late Gustave Ernest and Ida Mabel Biedekapp Oestrich, she was born September 7, 1919 in Long Eddy, NY.

Mabel graduated from Long Eddy High School in 1936 and then went on to Albany University Teacher's College. After graduating, she taught math in Hudson, NY and later taught at Sewanhaka High School in Floral Park, NY for 39 years; she retired in 1979. Mabel loved to travel and took many visits to Europe, and a wonderful trip to Russia. She supported the arts and loved opera, symphony, chamber music, and ballet.

Mabel was the kind of person who touched many lives and was loved by all. She always had a story to tell with a wealth of knowledge.

Survivors include her sister, Katharine M. Oestrich Lindberg of Long Eddy, NY; and four generations of nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents; four brothers, Robert Oestrich, Raymond Oestrich, Walter Oestrich, and Carl Oestrich; and two sisters, Dorothy Ray; and Doris Schrier.

A special thank you to her great niece, Stephanie Young for her loving attention; and to Esther Nicholas, her wonderful caregiver.

Mabel will be greatly missed by all of the lives she has touched.

Graveside services and burial will be Sunday August 19, 2012 at 2 PM in the Rock Valley Cemetery in Long Eddy, NY.

Memorial contributions in Mabel's name may be made to the Help Hospitalized Veterans, National Processing Center, PO Box 758505 Topeka, KS 66675-8505.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Harris Funeral Home Railroad Avenue, Roscoe, NY. 607-498-4929 or 845-439-5200 www.Harris-FH.com